Athens: Private Tour for a Full or Half Day with Driver Athens Half Day Private Tour (no guide)
ID: GYG431537-777781
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Take a tour around Athens with a private driver for your group. Discover historic monuments to civilization in the Acropolis of Athens and Plaka and admire panoramic views from Lycabettus hill.
Visiting Athens is a unique experience, by taking this tour you will have the chance to discover the history, civilization, and beauty of this wonderful city. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. You can see the most important monuments of Athens. You have the chance to admire the magnificent panorama of the city from Lycabetus hill at 745 ft. (277 m), then you will visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Propylaia, the Erechtheum and the Temple of Athena Nike. During this tour you will also see the changing of the guards (evzones) in front of the Greek parliament and the memorial of Unknown soldier. One other stop is at the Monastiraki square, then you will visit the trilogy of our culture (the academy of Athens, the university and the-national library). Then first comes the Temple of Olympian Zeus, second Hadrian’s Arch, third the Panathenaic Stadium. The Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Finally, you will have free time in the ancient neighborhood of Athens close to Acropolis, named Plaka. Plaka is full of people, music, typical restaurants “tavernas”, beautiful houses, cozy cafes, little shops of souvenirs.
Highlights
- Discover the history, civilization, and beauty of Athens.
- Admire the magnificent panorama of the city from Lycabetus hill.
- Taste the local dishes at Plaka.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Licensed Guide Service Fee
Admission fees into archaeological sites, museums
Pick-up and drop off point is the same.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Athens. Your driver (not a licensed guide) will be waiting outside your accommodation.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.